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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,187.70, 303,531.15 and 127,307.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,187.70, 303,531.15 and 127,307.70 is: 191,118.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,187.70 : 303,531.15 = 127,307.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,187.70/303,531.15 = 127,307.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,187.70x = 303,531.15 × 127,307.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,187.70x = 38,641,852,584.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,641,852,584.86/202,187.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,118.71

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